Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Produce Grower Update: Peppers
March 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
$20
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Join us for an in-depth session on pepper production designed to help growers stay informed and productive. Learn effective strategies for managing thrips in high tunnels, gain insights into identifying and controlling common pepper diseases, and stay current with the latest Worker Protection Standards and pesticide label requirements. This focused update provides practical, research-based guidance to support healthy crops and safe, compliant farm practices.
WHEN
March 26, 2026
(10:00 AM-12:30 PM)
WHERE
Penn State Extension Lehigh County
4184 Dorney Park Rd. Ste. 104
Allentown, PA 18104
Register By: March 23, 2026
See event fee details.
Who is this for?
Commercial produce growers
High tunnel and greenhouse pepper producers
Extension educators and crop advisors
Individuals involved in pepper production and pest management
What will you learn?
Strategies for managing thrips in high tunnels
How to recognize and manage key pepper diseases
Updates on Worker Protection Standards (WPS)
How to read and apply pesticide label requirements correctly
Earn Credits
2 Core credits
2 private category credits
2 category 3 and 18 credits
1 category 22 and 23 credit
Space is limited.
Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!
If you have a change to an already submitted event or need to cancel and remove your event on our calendar, please contact DepartmentofAg@CountyofBerks.com